On November 5, 2022, 18-year-old Ciara Hare, along with two friends aged 22 and 18, were killed when a speeding driver under the influence of marijuana struck their vehicle on the Southern State Parkway near Exit 32 in Long Island, New York. The 29-year-old driver had been traveling approximately 93 mph and weaving through traffic while high on cannabis before colliding with the victims’ car.
This tragic case reflects a broader and deeply troubling pattern nationwide.
